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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,396.56, 1,097,199.77 and 226,001.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,396.56, 1,097,199.77 and 226,001.65 is: 339,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,396.56 : 1,097,199.77 = 226,001.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,396.56/1,097,199.77 = 226,001.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,396.56x = 1,097,199.77 × 226,001.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,396.56x = 247,968,958,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,968,958,399.62/731,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,034.90

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